Yoga Therapy for Stress: 8-Week Series

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This series will be held on Wednesdays 11:00am-12:30pm starting January 15th with Cherish Gould. What Is Yoga Therapy? Yoga therapy is the professional application of the principles of and practices of yoga to promoted health & well-being within a therapeutic relationship that includes a personalized assessment, goal setting, lifestyle management and classic yoga practices. This series will focus on the path of yoga as a healing journey that invites balance to the body and mind through an experiential understanding of the primary intention of yoga: the awakening of Spirit or Self. The healing journey is unique to each individual, therefore, this series will adapt and modify the practices of yoga appropriately for each individual. What Can I Expect? Students will be lead through gentle, therapeutic practices of yoga each class including but not limited to meditation, pranayama, restorative yoga, yin yoga, techniques for releasing stress emotionally and physically in the body. This series includes a personal assessment prior to the first class so that Cherish can tailor the experience specific to the needs of the group and individual. There will also be a mid-series and post-series check in to help keep the individual on track with specific goals. This is the perfect opportunity for students who wish to expand their yoga practice and explore techniques personalized to their needs/goals. This series takes the practice of yoga beyond the physical postures, integrating techniques for emotional, spiritual and mental well-being. This series is limited to 6 students to foster an intimate and safe space for the group. This small-group setting will allow time for Cherish to work with each student individually throughout the series.